On May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago, a labor demonstration for an 8-hour workday turned into a deadly riot when a bomb exploded, killing seven police officers and at least four civilians.
On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.
The center, designed to house thousands of government workers from dozens of agencies, was initially touted as, “A building for the year 2000.” Not long after the dawn of the new millennium, however, cash-strapped state officials began looking for ways to sell it — or demolish it.
Organized labor and activist groups — who are calling for protection of immigrants and fair wages — are expected to march to Grant Park in the afternoon.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York as the first president of the United States.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 30, according to the Tribune’s archives.
President Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 28, according to the Tribune’s archives.